Simple Solutions to Healthy Snacking

Simple Solutions to Healthy Snacking

Dearests,

Considering what's going on right now with the worldwide pandemic of the Coronavirus and all of us being sequestered  at home,  now more than ever some healthy eating tips might be just what we all need. It is so important physically, mentally and emotionally that we try to maintain (or create) a healthy diet and now fall into the order in every day trap. 

Please find below some videos I have curated that I think you will love!

This first video is short & sweet but provides great tips & tricks and some that I have not heard before.

• The tips on adding seeds to your nut butter is amazing and it gives it that extra crunch for satisfying your cravings  ~ I now do this all the time and it is so filling, you need to try this out!
• I Really liked some of the helpful information backed up by research she provided  - some small tweaks to the meals we are already making can make them so much more healthy and you wouldn't even notice the change.
• Like she does, I always plan my meals each week - if this is something that you don't do, start now! If it's not in your calendar or ingredients at the ready in in your kitchen then  you will not eat it when the day gets busy or you get tired. If it's not in your calendar it is not real.
  • Added bonus - if you head over to YouTube she also provides you with a printable guide to make the planning easier for you. 

This next video is for making healthy but satisfying snacks.  Since being at home I find myself snacking more and more and I need to find healthy alternatives to satisfy my sweet & salty cravings. 
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• I love that the snacks are fast but also satisfy your hunger or cravings.
• The ranch mix is great - I would also use the mix with greek yogurt for veggie dip or with a pita.
• I am going to try the chickpea recipe, looks delicious and a super good alternative to my chip cravings.
• I love energy balls - they are a great replacement for cookies, they really fill you up and easy and is super-fast to make on prep day and have in the fridge all week. 

Also here are a couple of my favorite snacks that I use over and over again that I found on Pinterest that are not only delicious but also healthy and easy (fast & easy being the key for me) and can be prepped ahead and used over the next couple of weeks. 

1. Healthy Homemade Granola 

• Get the recipe here.
• You can also get it and save it to your Pinterest account by going to my Pinterest Board "Health & Well-Being" under the section healthy recipes.  You can also find other healthy recipes here that you may also like.  Check out my other boards and follow me here. 

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It  turns out crunchy and delicious every single time and with the amount that this recipe makes it lasts for at least 2 weeks in my house. Here is a picture of the end result from my latest batch:
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​2. Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana, Yogurt Pops

•  Get the recipe here. 
• You can also get it and save it to your Pinterest account by going to my Pinterest Board "Health & Well-Being" under the section healthy recipes.  You can also find other healthy recipes here that you may also like.  Check out my other boards and follow me here. 

On the right hand side you can find my finished product.  They are healthy and with the weather getting warmer a great alternate to ice cream. 

I really hope that you enjoy these tips and recipes curated for you.  As always, I would love to hear your feedback!  Enjoy your healthy snacks and...

Design your Life ~ Be Authentic. Be You. Be Sharp.

​With Love. 

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Sources: 

• Subscribe to Pick up Limes on YouTube ~
  • https://youtu.be/7UDx1RF9Oho
  • https://youtu.be/ewNoaIqr7ms
• ​​Granola ~ RecipeTinEats. Healthy Homemade Granola - Build Your Own.  March 19, 2019. 
  • ​https://www.recipetineats.com/homemade-granola-muesli/
• Pops ~ Recipe Runner. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Pops. Danae. July 5, 2015. 
  • ​​https://reciperunner.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-banana-yogurt-pops/